BREXIT - Good or Bad ??

[CasRus]

There is a lot of speculation choose whichever standpoint you take on having either wanted to remain in or out of the EU.

What's Done is Done , it is now what it is and the proof of the pudding will obviously and indeed reveal itself to be right or wrong in the coming years as to which was the better course of action to have taken.

The best course of action now is to get behind Brexit and let's try to make it successful rather than torpedo'ing as that will not achieve anything and will make more damage than good.

This was never going to be easy to break away from the EU and yes there will be pain before the gain - I tend to think it will be a longer road to make an assessment on the decision to come out was made(probably a 5-10 year period) but personally right now, I'm quite convinced that the UK will be flying high at the end of the day and much better than being tagged down by a slow moving EU juggernaut which I believe will crash very soon anyway in the next 2-3 years !

[Tigers1926]

I'll tell you what we should do, and that is to look after ourselves and our own first before any immigrants who are in the UK or thinking of coming to the UK. We have to stop the handouts, the houses and benefits for starters. We have ex military men and women sleeping rough on the streets, so how dare anyone say a immigrant comes before those who have served our country and hit hard times. The French do have immigrants and i can tell you that they are not welcome whatsoever, as the French people are right wing and it is definitely French first for them. I have seen the local gendarmes on the old national roads in France pointing immigrants in the direction of Calais. As for having to rescue them, we shouldn't, as the French escort them from their waters to ours which is absolutely shocking and should not be happening. In fact we should be patrolling the edge of our waters to make sure it doesn't happen. Now we are out of the EU it should be easier to protect our borders and answer to nobody. The French and the Italians want to leave the EU, so watch this space. I bet there aren't many countries contributed more than the UK to help these countries out too. Give it a few years (which will fly by) and let's see where we are. We've absolutely got to be better off running ourselves than being told who can and can't come to the UK and in charge of our laws etc. I'll leave you with this one, a truck driver is responsible for any immigrants found in the back of their truck, even if they didn't know anyone is in the back of their truck, and it's a four figure fine for each one!!

[alftupper]

On the subject of useless layabouts who contribute nothing to our economy and way of life, who let Feki in?

[FIat Capper]

On the subject of useless layabouts who contribute nothing to our economy and way of life, who let Feki in?

Unlike his efforts for Cas, he scored highly on the immigration points system!

[CasRus]

On the subject of useless layabouts who contribute nothing to our economy and way of life, who let Feki in?

Unlike his efforts for Cas, he scored highly on the immigration points system!

Apparently he is now wowing his team mates in training !!! Hope that is a good sign for the Cas season to come !!

[alftupper]

On the subject of useless layabouts who contribute nothing to our economy and way of life, who let Feki in?

Unlike his efforts for Cas, he scored highly on the immigration points system!

Apparently he is now wowing his team mates in training !!! Hope that is a good sign for the Cas season to come !!

Have a look on ‘all things tigers’ to see how his pre-season is going. Unfortunately when we hear of him ‘ripping it up’ in training it refers to his Achilles’ tendon not his effort.

[CasRus]

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India trade deal worth £100billion is the ultimate Brexit dividend, Boris Johnson is told
BORIS JOHNSON has been told securing a massive trade deal with India is the ultimate Brexit dividend - and one which has the potential to rescue western democracy in the face of China's resurgence.
By CIARAN MCGRATH
PUBLISHED: 08:30, Sun, Feb 21, 2021 | UPDATED: 12:16, Sun, Feb 21, 2021

Daniel Hannan - officially, Lord Hannan of Kingsclere - was speaking after the visit to the country by International Trade secretary Liz Truss, during which she unveiled an enhanced trade partnership which could pave the way for a agreement some experts estimate could be worth as much as £100billion. Writing in the Telegraph, Lord Hannan, a former Tory MEP, said if any Western country could enjoy a “mutually beneficial” trade deal with India, led by President Narendra Modi, it was Britain, home as it was to 1.5million people of Indian descent.

“That complementarity derives, ultimately, from the fact that India, like Britain, is an Anglophone, common law, parliamentary nation – which might just prove the single most important geopolitical fact of the twenty-first century.”

The coronavirus pandemic has speeded up the shift in power from the West to China, which was the only major economy to have grown in comparison with last year.

Lord Hannan added: “Whether that shift also means a more authoritarian world depends largely on whether India self-defines primarily as an English-speaking democracy or as an Asian superpower.”

He said: “It is true that Britain’s relationship with India was not always easy, and the intellectual currents that have led to statue-smashing here are felt, too, on the subcontinent.

“Yet there is also an unmistakeable affinity and affection between the two countries – an affection that the free world may yet have cause to appreciate.”

[Tigers1926]

Some facts there CasRus, and you can't argue with facts. As for China, countries and In particular the people of these countries, including the UK should stop relying on products and services from China. To me, it is one basket we should be very keen on keeping our eggs out of..

[FIat Capper]

Sadly, it contains no facts but at best a guestimate on how much the deal could be worth. What it doesn't clarify is who will benefit most from the trade deal.

As you point out 1926, we need to stop relying on cheap imports from China. However, simply replacing them with similarly cheap imports from India is not the bet way to improve our economy. We need trade deals that will require vast improvements to our manufacturing sector, creating jobs and reducing poverty, particularly in the 'Red Wall' areas BJ has promised to improve.

[CasRus]

Sadly, it contains no facts but at best a guestimate on how much the deal could be worth. What it doesn't clarify is who will benefit most from the trade deal.

As you point out 1926, we need to stop relying on cheap imports from China. However, simply replacing them with similarly cheap imports from India is not the bet way to improve our economy. We need trade deals that will require vast improvements to our manufacturing sector, creating jobs and reducing poverty, particularly in the 'Red Wall' areas BJ has promised to improve.

Glass Half Empty comment again eh Capper !! You need to start humming that Monty Python song "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" going around doing your daily chores instead of reaching for that sharp knife to slit your wrists !! :-({|=

[FIat Capper]

Sadly, it contains no facts but at best a guestimate on how much the deal could be worth. What it doesn't clarify is who will benefit most from the trade deal.

As you point out 1926, we need to stop relying on cheap imports from China. However, simply replacing them with similarly cheap imports from India is not the bet way to improve our economy. We need trade deals that will require vast improvements to our manufacturing sector, creating jobs and reducing poverty, particularly in the 'Red Wall' areas BJ has promised to improve.

Glass Half Empty comment again eh Capper !! You need to start humming that Monty Python song "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" going around doing your daily chores instead of reaching for that sharp knife to slit your wrists !! :-({|=

Oh contraire. I'm looking forward to drinking my Himalayan spring water out of my half-full Indian made [plastic] glass.

[CasRus]

Sadly, it contains no facts but at best a guestimate on how much the deal could be worth. What it doesn't clarify is who will benefit most from the trade deal.

As you point out 1926, we need to stop relying on cheap imports from China. However, simply replacing them with similarly cheap imports from India is not the bet way to improve our economy. We need trade deals that will require vast improvements to our manufacturing sector, creating jobs and reducing poverty, particularly in the 'Red Wall' areas BJ has promised to improve.

Glass Half Empty comment again eh Capper !! You need to start humming that Monty Python song "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" going around doing your daily chores instead of reaching for that sharp knife to slit your wrists !! :-({|=

Oh contraire. I'm looking forward to drinking my Himalayan spring water out of my half-full Indian made [plastic] glass.

Touche !! ha ha !! nice to see you have a bit of comedy in you also Capper !! Yes get your Himalayan Fresh Unadulterated Spring Water before all the Glaciers melt away like the recent one and out of an Indian made glass (not plastic tut tut !!)

[FIat Capper]

I know I don't come across as such but I do fully understand that the world is our oyster and free trade should be possible. I just strikes me that we are no longer in a position where we can demand the rules of deal.

Being part of one of the largest trading blocks in the world made our negotiating position stronger.

I can only live in hope that the Indian trade deal will see us net exporters, hopefully with the Green economy leading the way to help maintain those glaciers.

[CasRus]

I know I don't come across as such but I do fully understand that the world is our oyster and free trade should be possible. I just strikes me that we are no longer in a position where we can demand the rules of deal.

Being part of one of the largest trading blocks in the world made our negotiating position stronger.

I can only live in hope that the Indian trade deal will see us net exporters, hopefully with the Green economy leading the way to help maintain those glaciers.

Don't forget the other trade deals in the pipeline especially the Oz/Canada tie up - there is also a lot of upsurge just going on with all of this as reports coming out today that the £ has got back to pre-brexit vote levels, confidence is returning and predictions are that we will bounce back very strongly on the economy which has been as a result of the vaccination program being rolled out fairly quickly. To sum it up, a whole lot of analysts are getting very excited on the UK's brightening prospects over the next few years so let's hope it all comes to fruition ! Space Rocket launch site in Cornwall backed by Branson and Green Tech as you say leading the way all point to massive growth potential also with other projects on the drawing boards !! We could become a Singapore/Mini China type growth economy if we play our cards right !!!

[FIat Capper]

Don't forget, a lot of money can be made from importing goods and that remains my main worry. I've seen very little detail on the deals we've already struck and in particular, what they offer the exporters of this country.

I understand the upsurge in the pound is based on our vaccine program success and the likelihood we'll be able to start spending again soon. I'm worried the online shopping bonanza will expand and world trade deals will make it easier for overseas companies to move in on this market.

[CasRus]

Don't forget, a lot of money can be made from importing goods and that remains my main worry. I've seen very little detail on the deals we've already struck and in particular, what they offer the exporters of this country.

I understand the upsurge in the pound is based on our vaccine program success and the likelihood we'll be able to start spending again soon. I'm worried the online shopping bonanza will expand and world trade deals will make it easier for overseas companies to move in on this market.

Capper, did you used to walk around London carrying one of those BillBoards that read "The End Of The World is Nigh" !!

[FIat Capper]

No, I used to walk round blindly with a white stick in my hand in hope something good would suddenly appear.

[CasRus]

Brexit - Reasons to be very optimisitic and, by the way, this is on top of a recent big Cornish discovery of Lithium Carbonate around St. Austell where the UK is poised to be a huge manufacturer of Electric Car Batteries that the EU will be desperate for - Note, we can dig ourselves out of the "covid causing" debt and beyond with these drawing board plans and the future could be exciting for all :-

Boris Johnson unveiled Britain's ambitious bid to phase out fossil fuel engines by 2030 last November as part of his pledge for a green revolution.

It formed part of a 10-point plan to create, support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs as the UK aims to become carbon neutral by 2050.

The Prime Minister said: "Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East, propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales, so we can look ahead to a more prosperous, greener future."

The areas the 10-point plan focus on are:

• Offshore wind: Producing enough offshore wind to power every home by 2030, supporting up to 60,000 jobs.

• Hydrogen: Creating the capacity to generate low carbon hydrogen for industry, transport, power and homes, and aiming to develop the first town heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade.

• Nuclear: Advancing large scale nuclear plants and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors, which could support 10,000 jobs.

• Electric vehicles: Accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming national infrastructure to better support the technology.

• Public transport, cycling and walking: Making cycling and walking more attractive ways to travel and investing in zero-emission public transport.

• Jet Zero and greener maritime: Research projects for zero-emission planes and ships.

• Homes and public buildings: Making homes, schools and hospitals greener, warmer and more energy-efficient, including a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028.

• Carbon capture: Becoming a world-leader in technology to capture and store harmful emissions away from the atmosphere, with a target to remove 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030.

• Nature: Protecting and restoring the natural environment, including planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year.

• Innovation and finance: Developing cutting-edge technologies and making the City of London the global centre of green finance.

The UK has legal a target to cut greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050, requiring huge cuts to emissions and any remaining pollution from hard-to-treat sectors such as aviation "offset" by measures such as planting trees.

There is also pressure on the UK to set out ambitious action to tackle the climate crisis as hosts of the United Nations Cop26 summit which was delayed by the pandemic and is now taking place in Glasgow in November.

[Tigers1926]

Some fantastic news there CasRus. The EU can stick it in their pipe and smoke it..

[baldtiger]

Sounds great news and massive opportunities for government investment , but we all know that is the last thing a Tory party will do . All they do is set up there millionaire mates , or foreign investors to reap all the profits . Still provide jobs though so not all bad .. A lot of this was in the labour party manifesto and was going to be run by government investment but the Tory press said it would bankrupt the country